A randomized 25 question test from a pool of 761 questions, good luck!
The data packet of an asychronous transmission contains _____ distinct types of bits. Choose the best answer to fill in the blank from the options below.
In the protocol specifications of Modbus, there are 5 and 6 digit addresses, each address starting with a specific number for the register type. Which number below starts the holding registers addresses?
Which answer below best represent the approximation of the total amount of errors in an analog field communications transmission?
Which of the terms below can be best described as recommended commands to perform advanced configuration of devices?
There are several layer within the a typical DCS., each with it's own responsibilities. Which of the levels below is responsible for the connection to the control system performed?
Each network layer for a DCS has it's own specialized equipment or software. Which of the layers below would make use of a HART protocol?
Each network layer for a DCS has it's own specialized equipment or software. Which of the layers below would make use of a DeviceNet protocol?
A DCS collects a lot of data during the course of operating. Which of the answers below best represents the number of databases commonly used in a DCS?
The limits of a OUT parameter status field has several different classifications. Which of the classifications below can be described as the indication of a parameters value being set by an operator?
There are several different ways to let an operator know about an alarm in any HMI. Which of the answers below would best be described as a vibrations given off by a device?
Which component of a wired Ethernet network has provisions for interfacing with the OSI model physical and data link layer?
Each network layer for a DCS has it's own specialized equipment or software. Which of the layers below would make use of a Foundation Fieldbus protocol?
There are numerous I/O modules that a typical DCS has access to. Which of the modules below is described as one that can have 8, 16, or 32 inputs powered by 24Vdc, or 120Vac??
IPv4 network classes can also be defined by the IP address they use. Which of the answers corresponds best to the address in row "G"?
Which of the components below best represents the letter "A"?
There are two types of Ethernet connector cables. Which type of connector cable is pictured below?
The standard recommended by ISA-18.2 is for 3-4 priority level alarms to be used. Which of the alarm priority levels below can best be described as the highest level alarm, demanding prompt operator action?
There are various subsystems within any HMI. Which of the tasks below would be the primary responsibility of the alarm subsystem?
DCS commonly is considered a computerised control system for a plant that has central operator supervisory control. Which of the terms below is best described as controllers and operator stations that are separated physically from the central control system?
The limits of a OUT parameter status field has several different classifications. Which of the classifications below can be described as the indication of a parameter above the URV?
The data transmission in SX mode travels in _____ direction(s)? Choose the best answer from the ones provided to fill in the blank
Alarm management is based upon the process conditions model. Which of the conditions in that model could be described as the acceptable operating conditions?
In relation to IPv4, every classification has a finite amount of addresses. Which of the classifications below has the most subnet addresses?
Parameter settings program the behavior of the function block. Which of the parameters below can be described as one that transmits data to another block?
The TCP/IP protocol was designed for simplicity and speed. Which of the OSI layers below does the TCP/IP protocol interact with?